Arsenal: Arteta's defiant message to critics after tough season
Arsenal are keen on signing Norwich City star Emiliano Buendia this summer and have reportedly made a £30million bid for the player. Mikel Arteta has not hidden his desire to sign an attacking midfielder and would prefer to re-sign Martin Odegaard following his loan spell with the Gunners. However, the pair are different types of players which could mean they have varying impacts on the Arsenal squad depending on who joins.
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The England star is likely to be named Arsenal's player of the season on Friday, which highlights his importance despite not turning 20 until September.
Arteta cannot block Saka's pathway and that should not happen, even if Buendia joins.
However, Arsenal won't be spending up to £40m on Buendia for him to sit on the bench.
It isn't just Saka who could face problems if Buendia moved to north London.
Arsenal transfer news: Emi Buendia could cost the Gunners as much as £40m (Image: EXPRESS)